Nurturing Self Compassion
Course Overview
Discover the transformative power of self-compassion in this engaging and supportive course.
Nurturing Self-Compassion (NSC) is inspired by the acclaimed Mindful Self-Compassion training program, rooted in the pioneering research of Dr. Kristin Neff and the clinical insights of Dr. Christopher Germer.
This course is designed to help you approach life's challenges with greater kindness, resilience, and understanding. By cultivating self-compassion, you can:
- Build emotional strength and inner peace.
- Overcome self-criticism and embrace your imperfections.
- Relate to others with authenticity and empathy.
- Motivate yourself with kindness instead of judgment.
What You'll Experience:
Through a blend of guided meditations, experiential exercises, group discussions, and practical tools, you’ll learn to integrate self-compassion into your daily life. The focus is on creating a foundation of emotional resources rather than revisiting past wounds.
Who Is It For?
No prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is needed. This course is for anyone ready to build a more compassionate relationship with themselves. Participants will be asked to provide some background information during registration to ensure the program suits their needs.
Course Highlights by Week:
Week 1: Discovering Self-Compassion
- Uncover what self-compassion truly means.
- Learn about the science of self-compassion and self-criticism.
- Begin transformative practices like soothing touch and the self-compassion break.
Week 2: Practising Mindfulness
- Explore mindful breathing and meditation.
- Understand how mindfulness helps calm the wandering mind.
- Navigate challenges like resistance and “backdraft” (the discomfort that can arise with self-compassion).
Week 3: Practising Loving Kindness
- Deepen your mindfulness practice.
- Discover the art of loving kindness and create your personalized affirmations.
Week 4: Discovering Your Compassionate Voice
- Replace self-criticism with empowering, compassionate motivation.
- Awaken your heart through loving kindness meditations.
Week 5: Meeting Unmet Needs and Self-Appreciation
- Foster deeper self-connection with compassion meditations.
- Address unmet needs with kindness.
- Celebrate and appreciate your unique qualities.
Course Details:
- Activities: Meditation, short talks, interactive exercises, group discussions, and take-home practices.
- Takeaway: A toolkit of practices to help you sustain self-compassion in everyday life.
Step into a more compassionate, empowered version of yourself. Join us for Nurturing Self-Compassion and take the first step towards a kinder, more fulfilling life.
Term Dates
Term 1 runs from Saturday 1 February to Saturday 1 March
Term 2 runs from Saturday 26 April to Saturday 24 May
Term 3 runs from Saturday 19 July to Saturday 16 August
Term 4 runs from Saturday 11 October to Saturday 8 November
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About the tutor
Ann Manning
I studied psychology at university and graduated with B Sc (Hons) in 1974. In my final year I was a tutor in psychology at the then Caulfield Institute of Technology. For many years I worked in educational and community theatre and in 1977-78 I was a tutor in the Drama Department at the University of Newcastle, u200bIn 1981 I was introduced to meditation and have had a consistent practice since then. I have been a meditation teacher since 1997 and am registered with the Meditation Association of Australia. In 1998 I was drawn to study homeopathy after seeing benefit for my family from homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy also appealed to me because the emotional and mental state of the patient is often pivotal in making a prescription. I developed and teach u2018Homeopathy at Home' which is a guide for using homeopathy to treat minor ailments. For many years I lectured to degree students at Endeavour College of Natural Health after gaining Cert IV in training and assessment. I trained to teach the Mindful Self-Compassion course in 2018 and have been teaching courses based on this program since then. I also work with individuals teaching skills to release unworthiness and develop inner resources in a program called Unravelling Unworthiness.
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